Edith Wharton
Biography Edith Wharton was born on January 24, 1862, during the Civil War. ... Although most women of that age were taught to marry and keep a house, Edith knew that was not for her, she wanted to experience life and what it had to offer. ... Edith’s father moved to Europe in 1866 when she was only four years old, where she got to a customize the European lifestyle. ... Moving back to New York, Edith’s family was considered of the lower classes since her father died. ... Harry’s mother felt like Edith brought him down. ... She eventually came between Harry and Edith and broke their engagement.